Belly of the Beast chef Thomas Bille is the first Houston nominee to win a prestigious 2025 James Beard Award during a Monday ...

Houston's own Thomas Bille has won the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas, and the story behind his success is truly inspiring.

Thomas Bille of Belly of the Best was awarded the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: Texas award for 2025, while Ema and ...

At Belly of the Beast in Spring, chef Thomas Bille draws from his Mexican American roots, French training, and global pantry ...

Four Houston-area chefs and restaurants represented Houston as nominees, with one taking home the top honor. Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast i n Spring was named Best Chef: Texas over fellow ...

In 2021, Thomas Bille helped to open the Mexican-American restaurant Chivos in Houston's Heights. He cooked his style of food—Mexican at heart, but combined with ingredients and tastes picked up ...